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Tree Lady

(13,241 posts)
68. Feel the same
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 05:37 PM
14 hrs ago

Been a month since my hip surgery and since it was from fracture takes longer to heal. But some days I sit in the shower chair and just cry because of the pleasure of the hot water. I am so desparate to feel pleasure in my life. All the things I did to calm me from trumps shit are gone for now. I cant take a bath, go hiking, go dancing, go to a pub or out to eat, go to my fun senior classes or gym or do yoga.

So when I feel the hot water on my body I cry every time because of the pleasure.

Like you I refuse to give in to pity party and enjoyed the sun on my face as I did my 20 min walk listening to a audio book a thriller.

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Am with you, hamsterjill UpInArms 18 hrs ago #1
Damn straight! hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #7
You speak for me. flashman13 17 hrs ago #12
Oh yeah! Same vintage, similar story. I hear you. Easterncedar 18 hrs ago #2
Our vintage IS fierce!!!! hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #8
I get you. blogslug 17 hrs ago #3
I know. hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #9
OMG, I know exactly what you mean! ShazzieB 15 hrs ago #55
Agreed. hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #60
I'm way past... 2naSalit 17 hrs ago #4
You hang in there!!!! hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #6
Moving away... 2naSalit 17 hrs ago #11
Preach it,sistah! BattleRow 15 hrs ago #42
Indeed... 2naSalit 14 hrs ago #59
It is. hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #61
Like Faux pas 17 hrs ago #5
Appreciate those vibes very much!!! hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #10
Yep Faux pas 17 hrs ago #14
Ok, now i have to put my Helen Reddy cd on. Delmette2.0 15 hrs ago #44
That song forged a generation of us!!!!! hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #62
For sure Faux pas 8 hrs ago #88
K&R orangecrush 17 hrs ago #13
Word irisblue 17 hrs ago #15
I hear you! Loud and clear! Silver Gaia 17 hrs ago #16
We know how to fight. hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #63
Exactly! Silver Gaia 5 hrs ago #92
Right there with you, hamsterjill! HeartsCanHope 16 hrs ago #17
Right here with you hamsterjill gademocrat7 16 hrs ago #18
I love the quote attributed to Helen Keller, "Life is either a dangerous adventure...or it is FailureToCommunicate 16 hrs ago #19
I think your strategy is a good one! hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #21
Dr Pepper + champagne ? Haven't tried it, but it might be good... FailureToCommunicate 15 hrs ago #43
Gotta try this!!!! hamsterjill 10 hrs ago #78
Post removed Post removed 14 hrs ago #56
I'm a never Trumper from day 1 and that's a hill I'll be proud to die on if it ever comes to that Ponietz 16 hrs ago #20
Damn straight! hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #22
I moved to Texas as a high school freshman and ran away from home my junior year Ponietz 16 hrs ago #36
Texas wasn't always a bunch of idiots. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #38
Sending ❤️❤️❤️ ultralite001 16 hrs ago #23
When the going gets tough... hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #64
Time for us to rise up... ultralite001 12 hrs ago #70
We're gonna need a catchy acronym... ultralite001 12 hrs ago #71
It Is Absolutely Overwhelming! BBbats 16 hrs ago #24
totally hear you Kali 16 hrs ago #25
I hear you hamsterjill, and you are not alone. Keep on keeping on! c-rational 16 hrs ago #26
Good job otchmoson 16 hrs ago #27
Sounds like a perfect rallying cry to me... littlemissmartypants 16 hrs ago #28
Great post, Hamsterjill! nuxvomica 16 hrs ago #29
Speak!! angrychair 16 hrs ago #30
I know! hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #41
We are not alone, there are reports of a huge spike in stress and anxiety..... OGBuzz 16 hrs ago #31
My stress level keeps rising and it is young_at_heart 16 hrs ago #39
It's because you are wise. hamsterjill 9 hrs ago #80
The Trump voters must no be forgotten. hamsterjill 10 hrs ago #79
That's the way to do it! kooth 16 hrs ago #32
Thank you so much for this post! hamsterjill 9 hrs ago #81
hey girl Skittles 16 hrs ago #33
Skittles!!!!! hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #65
This VERRRRRRY Cranky Crone is sending you all positive vibes. niyad 16 hrs ago #34
Thanks. hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #66
Know exactly how you feel lady! Hey Joe 16 hrs ago #35
Im pretty much the same way. Figarosmom 16 hrs ago #37
Researchers have established that crying releases oxytocin and endogenous opioids, also known as endorphins. Donkees 16 hrs ago #40
Thank you for sharing. You're story is relatable and inspiring Ilikepurple 15 hrs ago #45
Amen! Fantastic post. LoisB 15 hrs ago #46
Righteous rant! calimary 15 hrs ago #47
Oh lawdy, hj, can I relate. EuterpeThelo 15 hrs ago #48
Take comfort in the knowledge there are 10's of millions of us Buddyzbuddy 15 hrs ago #49
Roar on LOUDER!!! Moostache 15 hrs ago #50
Yep! DownriverDem 15 hrs ago #51
I hear you! I am living a parallel experience. yellow dahlia 15 hrs ago #52
Dr. Pepper is more qualified to lead HHS than Trump's pick. blm 15 hrs ago #53
I hear you. MLAA 15 hrs ago #54
I'm with you, Jill! SheltieLover 14 hrs ago #57
A great OP malaise 14 hrs ago #58
Same here stillspkg 14 hrs ago #67
Feel the same Tree Lady 14 hrs ago #68
With you Wild blueberry 13 hrs ago #69
I love you! bluescribbler 12 hrs ago #72
And we love all of the men who "get" it hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #73
You are smart samplegirl 11 hrs ago #74
Reaching our limit KT2000 11 hrs ago #75
Great story and post Traildogbob 10 hrs ago #76
Covid lockdown did it for me. ananda 10 hrs ago #77
Hang in there, Jill.... slightlv 9 hrs ago #82
I can sense the strength in your post. hamsterjill 9 hrs ago #84
Don't....I hear yah. sprinkleeninow 9 hrs ago #83
And peace be unto you, as well. hamsterjill 8 hrs ago #89
Roar. mr715 9 hrs ago #85
Wish I could rec 1M+ happy feet 9 hrs ago #86
Count me there, sister! Trueblue Texan 9 hrs ago #87
Here's the thing - I don't know a lot, but I know right from wrong. Initech 7 hrs ago #90
I get ya chuck-o-duck 5 hrs ago #91
I totally understand! Last week one night I was asleep and the hallway smoke alarm Ziggysmom 4 hrs ago #93
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